Cucumbers Estet F1: characteristics and description of the hybrid. Cucumber variety Estet F1: reviews, photos, yield, growing secrets

The latest cucumber product from TK Leader LLC is called Estet. In 2016, an application for registration of the variety was submitted. In 2018, it was included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements of Russia with admission to all regions of the country, which indicates the excellent adaptive capabilities of the crop. The tests carried out revealed the ability of the plant to show good results both in open ground and in protected ground (under film covers and in unheated greenhouses). Cucumber is recommended for growing on private farms. It is a hybrid, therefore it is always labeled F1.

Origin of the cucumber variety “Estet f1”

The hybrid “Estet” was obtained by specialists from TK Leader LLC. After filing an application for registration in 2016, the hybrid was officially included in the state register of breeding achievements of the Russian Federation in 2022.

Which regions are best to grow in?

The "Estet" hybrid is approved for cultivation in all regions of the Russian Federation, thanks to the excellent adaptive abilities of the crop. As a result of the tests, it was found that the hybrid shows good performance both in open beds and under film covers and in unheated greenhouse structures.

"Aesthete" is successfully grown on personal plots.

Description of the hybrid

Aesthete was developed quite recently, in 2016, but quickly became popular among professional farmers and amateur gardeners. In 2022, the cucumber hybrid was certified in the State Register of the Russian Federation (agricultural applicant) and allowed for cultivation in all regions.

The cucumber crop is parthenocarpic, so it makes no difference where to grow it, under cover or in open space. However, given that the plant is indeterminate (up to 2.5 m), it is preferable to plant it in a greenhouse. This decision will have a positive effect on the overall yield (see table).

The leaves of the cucumber are medium in size, branching is moderate. The ovary of a cucumber is of a bunch type; in each axil there are 3-5 fruits at different stages of development. The cucumbers grow evenly, and usually do not exceed 12 cm in length, and the diameter is no wider than 3 cm. The surface of the cucumbers is a rich green hue, the tubercles are of medium intensity, ending in white spines.

Attention! The cucumber is not prone to overgrowing, but it is recommended not to overexpose the greens on the vine in order to redirect the plant’s forces to other budding cucumbers.

The weight of one cucumber is about 90 g, the consistency is dense. When cut open, the seed chambers are barely visible (you can see it in the photo), the skin is thin, and there is no bitterness in the taste.

Description of the cucumber variety Estet

"Aesthete" is an early ripening hybrid. The first harvest can be harvested 40 days after the appearance of the first shoots. However, in cooler climates the process will take a little longer.

Fruit:

• They have a leveled, cylindrical shape;
• Dark green color;
• With a thin and delicate skin near the stalk, at the same time dense, covered with many medium-sized tubercles, with spines and light pubescence;
• With dense, tender, juicy, aromatic pulp;

Emptiness and bitterness are absent.

• With a small seed chamber, with seeds in an underdeveloped state;
• With a wonderful sweet taste;
• Length - 9-10 cm, maximum - 12-13 cm;
• Diameter approximately - 2.2-3.0 cm;
• Average weight - from 60 to 70 grams.

Bushes:

• Indeterminate type, grows to a height of approximately 200 cm and above;
• Powerful, with a well-developed root system, with average shoot-forming ability, with abundant formation of green mass;
• With a juicy, faceted, not too thick stem, with long petioles and medium internodes;
• The leaves vary in size from medium to large, are entire, angular-heart-shaped, have a slightly corrugated surface, and are green in color;
• With a female type of flowering (from 80 to 90% of female flowers);
• Each leaf node forms mainly 1-2 female flowers, however, if there are good conditions in the axils, from 3 to 5 ovaries form.

General information about the variety

Cucumber Estet F1 is an early hybrid variety with a female type of flowering and a fruit ripening period of up to 40 days. The plant forms ovaries in a bouquet, which allows you to collect up to three greens from one leaf axil. The fruits are juicy green, thorny, up to 12 cm long. The pulp is dense, aromatic, juicy, without the presence of bitterness. When placing seedlings at a distance of 40 cm from each other, you can get a yield of more than 14 kg/m². The variety is tolerant of temperature changes; Resistant to mosaic virus, powdery mildew and cladosporiosis.

Features of the variety

Let's cut our cucumber, show what it's like inside and, of course, taste it. Let's wash it a little with some water. The cucumber, by the way, is abundantly spiked. The thorns of this cucumber are medium in size, but they do not interfere with its consumption at all.

We want to point out that this cucumber has very small seeds. They are practically invisible. And the seed chamber itself is small. This has its own charm. Look, they are practically invisible at all. They are so small. That's the beauty of parthenocarpic hybrids in most cases, that they have such small seeds. For food it's just wonderful.

What would I like to point out? Here is a cucumber that we think is overgrown. And the length of this cucumber should be no more than 12 cm when assembled. Matchbox 5 cm. Unfortunately, I don’t have a ruler with me. The length of this cucumber is approximately 13.5 cm. If we picked it a centimeter less, it would be the perfect size for this cucumber. It’s even better to collect it at 10 centimeters. I like the size 10-11 cm the most.

Description

The plant really brings aesthetic pleasure with its appearance. Belongs to the indeterminate type, powerful, about 2 meters high or higher. The root system of the variety is well developed. The shoot-forming ability is average, the foliage is sufficient. The stem is juicy, faceted, not too thick, the petioles are long. Internodes are medium. The leaves are medium to large in size, entire, angular-heart-shaped, with a slightly corrugated surface, green in color. The type of flowering is female - up to 80 - 90% of female flowers. In the leaf node of a cucumber, mainly 1 - 2 female flowers are formed (according to the State Register), but under good conditions, from 3 to 5 ovaries are formed in the axils.

Estete fruits are small, leveled, cylindrical in shape. The length of the greens is 9 - 10 cm. The maximum is 12 - 13 cm. The diameter is about 2.2 - 3.0 cm. The skin, even near the stalk, is thin and tender, but at the same time dense, the color is dark green. The surface is medium-tubercular, the arrangement of tubercles is frequent, there are spines, and the pubescence is light. The pulp is dense, tender, juicy, aromatic, without voids, and does not contain bitterness. The seed chamber is small, the seeds are in an underdeveloped state, so nothing will interfere with enjoying the wonderful sweet taste of the cucumber. Fruit weight is 60 - 70 grams.

Characteristics of the cucumber “Esthete F1”

The ideal size for this cucumber is 10-12 cm long. The ideal width of the cucumber is 3 cm, specifically for the Esthete hybrid. We grew it last year, experimented, watched it, but haven’t shown it on video yet. Here we are already sure that we want to launch it for sale, and we show you how this cucumber behaves in the disgusting weather of 2022. The weather was really very bad. And, despite this, it is an indicator for us that the cucumber sets just fine and grows, despite the bad weather, despite the low temperature. After all, cucumber needs high temperature.

Until July 5, we used a heater at night because the temperature outside was 6-8 degrees. Where is this good for cucumbers? And the daytime temperature was not encouraging - it was also a little more than 10 degrees. Nevertheless, even under such cruel conditions, our cucumbers still behave well and show themselves well.

The ripening period of the Estet cucumber is 40-42 days, provided there is a good summer for central Russia. This ripening period is called early, and the Estet cucumber showed exactly the early ripening period. Its fruiting period is quite long. We'll see how long it will bear fruit. But we can already see from the ovaries, from the energy of its growth, from its development, from the leaves, that it will bear fruit, I think, until September. You can safely count on a harvest from this hybrid for two months if the plant is formed correctly.

Main characteristics

• Esthete is another representative of the early-ripening cucumber hybrids so beloved by gardeners. After the emergence of full shoots, about 40 days pass before harvesting begins. If it is very cold outside, naturally the process will be delayed somewhat;
• the fruiting period extends until September;
• The crop yield under film covers, according to the State Register, was 14.3 kg per 1 square meter. The manufacturer of the seed states that in a greenhouse the yield can increase to 17 kg per 1 sq. meters;
• The plant is parthenocarpic. The ovary forms and develops without the help of pollinators. This allows you to get maximum yield even in closed greenhouses. But if a pollinated variety is planted in the garden bed with our hero, then the amount of ovary may be even greater;
• The Esthete hybrid is distinguished by its ability to withstand adverse weather conditions. Even in cold summer, the cucumber grows and bears fruit well;
• the fruits do not outgrow, this is very important for those gardeners who cannot do daily sampling;
• immunity is good, the plant is especially resistant to powdery mildew and downy mildew, olive spot, and common mosaic virus;
• transportability is excellent, dense greens do not lose their excellent presentation even after long-term transportation. Keeping quality, subject to storage standards, is high;
• The State Register indicates the salad use of the Estet crop. But the small size and suitable consistency of the pulp make the fruits of this variety ideal for canning.

Pollination

We will now weigh our cucumbers. So, 87 g. To be honest, the average fruit will still weigh 90-95 grams. This is a small cucumber fruit. The cucumber is parthenocarpic, meaning it does not require pollination. But if we, in a greenhouse or greenhouse, or simply under arches, under covering material, had planted a couple of varieties next to the parthenocarpics, which also produce male flowers, and therefore form pollen, which would pollinate the parthenocarpic flowers, then there could well be more ovaries. The number of growing cucumbers would be greater, the cucumbers would be even stronger. Why did I even choose the “Estete” cucumber in our collection - there are quite enough ovaries there as it is. Four or five ovaries are formed in a bunch.

Features of cultivation

The hybrid is best grown on a trellis. The cucumber is really worthy, it is interesting with its shape, and when growing on a trellis, it will be very convenient for us to remove it. And we will be able to see all the cucumbers in order to prevent severe overgrowth. Although it doesn't outgrow much. We specifically left one cucumber to show you which cucumber is considered overgrown.

This cucumber is considered overgrown, but it will not grow any further. Its growth will slow down, because the cucumbers that come from above, in the next leaf axil, will already develop. At the same time, if we had collected this overgrown cucumber earlier, the small cucumbers would have been larger and would have gained their mass. Therefore, I urgently cut it off, leaving a very small stump.

Features of planting Estet cucumbers

It is recommended to grow Estet cucumbers by seed or seedling method.

Landing dates

If Estet cucumber seeds are sown in open soil, sowing is carried out in late May - early June. If the seeds are planted as seedlings, the sowing process is carried out in late April - early May.

Site preparation

Like the Vyatsky cucumber, the Estet variety must be planted in a sunny area, which is carefully protected from drafts.

They begin to prepare the land in the fall, after the previous harvest. The soil must be dug up and all weeds removed.

Next, the soil is saturated with minerals: manure, bird droppings and wood ash. Before planting, the soil is again fed with minerals: superphosphate, potassium-phosphorus substances, and also loosened. Then they begin to form the beds.

Planting seeds

Before planting Estet cucumber seeds in open soil, they must be treated in a manganese solution. To do this, the seeds are soaked for 30 minutes in the solution, and then they are placed in a hole up to 4 cm deep.

After sowing the cucumbers, the beds are thoroughly watered with water at room temperature. If wind or frost is observed, the land area must be covered with a thick film.

Planting seedlings

For cucumber seedlings, seeds are planted in peat pots up to 3 cm deep and watered with warm water. Next, the future seedlings are placed in a well-lit place.

It is necessary to plant seedlings of Esthete cucumbers at a time when the soil has warmed up to 15 degrees. Transplanted sprouts must be tied to a trellis.

Agricultural technology

It is recommended to grow cucumber by seedlings or seeds in a greenhouse. According to reviews, the germination of seed material is very good. It is worth paying attention to the fact that if the seeds have already been treated with thiram (that is, they have a colored coating), they can be sown immediately. If the seeds are not coated with a protective compound, they are prepared for sowing in the usual way. Seeds for seedlings are sown at the end of April - May. Directly into the ground - in May - June. Temperature favorable for germination is 13 - 15 °C. The transplanted seedlings are tied to a trellis. The formation of the plant is mandatory; it is carried out according to the standard scheme. Planting density - up to 4 plants per 1 square meter. In open ground, for seedlings, choose a warm, well-lit place, protected from cold winds. The variety is moisture-loving; watering is done with warm water. Fertilizing is required; you can alternate mineral fertilizers with organic matter.

Hybrid Estet is a new variety, but the reviews from the vegetable growers who grew it are very good. There is rapid and almost 100% germination of seed, good adaptation of seedlings to adverse weather conditions. Gardeners highly appreciated the early vegetable and its long fruiting. Good yields and the possibility of using fruits for canning make it possible to stock up for the winter. Agricultural technology is relatively simple, except for the need to tie and shape cucumbers. No significant deficiencies were identified during cultivation. But there are 2 disadvantages - the inability to collect the seeds yourself and their high cost.

Caring for Estet cucumbers

Despite the undemanding nature of the Esthet variety, cucumbers still require watering, staking and bush formation, as well as fertilizing and hilling. Let's look at the description of each process.

Watering

Estet cucumbers need regular watering. It is recommended to water the variety early in the morning or in the evening after sunset. Water for irrigation should be at room temperature. To do this, it is infused in the sun's rays, or heated independently. If cucumbers are grown in a greenhouse, a container of water is placed there.

Top dressing

It is recommended to fertilize when more than 5 leaves have formed on the bushes. During the entire growing season, three feedings are carried out:

• Large amounts of nitrogen are added to the soil;
• For the second feeding of cucumbers, use a solution of superphosphate, ammonium and potassium nitrate;
• The third feeding is carried out at the time of active fruiting of the plant with a mixture of potassium and phosphorus.

It is recommended to feed cucumber bushes once every 2 weeks. In addition, weather conditions must be taken into account. Experienced gardeners do not recommend feeding the Estet variety in rainy weather.

Garter and bush formation

It is necessary to tie and shape cucumber bushes of the Estet f1 variety by leading into each stem. When tying, it is necessary to take into account the expected height of the bushes.

Often, to tie cucumbers, I use a thick rope, which is pulled upward, and the stem of the bush is loosely tied from below. Then the branches independently cling to the rope and grow upward.

Hilling

Since cucumbers are a crop that does not require hilling, vegetable growers recommend loosening the soil. Thanks to loosening, the necessary amount of oxygen is supplied to the root system of Estet cucumbers, and weeds are also removed. It is recommended to loosen the soil with a pitchfork once every 7 days.

Harvesting and storage

Harvesting is carried out every 2-3 days. It is recommended to pick cucumbers immediately after they appear, so that they do not interfere with the development of new ones.

The Esthet f1 variety must be stored in a cool room, the temperature of which does not exceed 7 degrees Celsius. For storage use a cellar or basement. If the cucumbers will be used in the near future, they are put in the refrigerator.

Diseases and parasites

Despite the strong immunity of Estet cucumbers and resistance to diseases such as powdery mildew, downy mildew, olive spot and mosaic, Estet cucumbers are susceptible to some diseases. Let's consider the disease of each virus.

Ascochyta blight

Ascochyta blight is a dangerous cucumber infection that spreads to seedlings and adult bushes. With ascochyta blight, light gray spots appear on the leaves of cucumbers, which over time cover the entire surface of the leaf. Small whitish-brown spots appear on the stem and shoots.

To combat ascochyta blight, a solution of formaldehyde and copper sulfate with urea is used.

Bacteriosis

Bacteriosis or angular leaf spot is an infection that affects all parts of the cucumber bush. When bacteriosis appears, the formation of oily spots on the leaves of the plant is observed. Over time, their number increases and completely covers the plant. In dry weather, the spots become covered with thin bark and fall off along with the leaf.

Chemicals are used to combat bacteriosis."

Root rot

Root rot is a disease that affects the root system and stem of the Esthete variety bushes. Brown spots are observed on the neck and roots. Over time, the plant begins to wither and die.

To combat root rot, use a solution of bleach.